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Allied Planes Blast Sicily, Trapped Enemy SARDINIA _ /*>* n MEDITEPJIANI-AN SEA > .7 fipS’ // > 'XJ'-sBB C " :ir - • IONLXN SEA S“ ? GULF OFVfAPEBON A* *# pHtrnmamtl V /) [ x\ S g Naval Base r » Air Baie mau s • I > Sr.* of Mr!" L£j While trapped enemy troops on tho Cape Ron peninaula try a major “Dunkirk.” Indicated by email arrow* on above map. Allied plane* pound them from the air. Brltl*h troop* cloae in behind them and Allied naval ve»*el* Hhell them from the *ea. Meanwhile, too American Flying Fortre*ae* blaeted Palermo, Sicily, in a daylight raid and other American liomberH *tru< k Meaaina.

I Russians Advance Near Novorossisk Nazi Defeat Looms In West Caucasus <By United Press) Another major defeat (or the Axl* apiwars to be hi the making in the western Caucasus. Russian troop*, crowding forward behind a wail of artillery fire, have broken through Naxl defenses northeast of Nororossisk. The Russian* now hold a commanding height near the great Black Sea naval base, the last important Naxi held bastion in the shrinking Caucasus bridgehead It appear* that the Red army ha* launched an all-out drive to pinch off that bridgebead a* quickly as possible. Meanwhile, the Soviet aerial offensive against German-h'-ld railway junction* and other communication centers continue* unabated. Daylight bombers blew up trains and munition dumps neary Bryansk southwest of Moscow. And other Soviet fliers rald-d the railroads moving troop* and supplies Into the central and southern front*. The German air force, in retaliation. attempted to attack Rostov and nearby Batalsk but was driven off. $25 Judgment Is Awarded By Court Judge J. Fred Fruchte in Adam* circuit court yesterday awarded Judith Ann Warthman a judgment of 125 against the Erie railroad company, in a suit brought by Herald Warthman, as her next friend. The suit was filed aa result of Injuries allegedly sustained by the girl when the auto auto In which she was riding wa« at ruck by a train. Remonstrance Filed To Report On Dredge Asks Superintendent Report Be Rejected An objection and remonstiance to the acceptance ct ’he report of the completion ot the main ditch of the Blue Creek dndging ha* been filed in Adams circuit court The remonstrance was tiled by William H. Johnson William Riff. Arthur DeArmond and Sarah Whittredge through their attorneys. DeVoss A DeVoss. It asks rejection of the report made by Victor Bagley, as super Intendent of the construction, and that the contractor, the General Dredging company, be required to complete the work. The remonstrance contend* that the banks have not been leveled to a height of three feet; that it to impossible to cultivate land along the ditch to within 40 feet of the drain; that the contractor toft threes and stump* growing along the bank, covering them with dirt from the drain.

Four Youths Sought After Jail Escape — Indianapolis, May 11. — (UP) —| Four Indianapolis youth* are being sought after th-y apparently escaped from the juvenile aid division of police headquarters by unlocking a rear door with a pas* key. Police says that the boys were being held for questioning In connection with a series of weekend crime*. Two of the youth* had been apprehended near Sullivan and burned a mattress in the Sullivan county jail before being returned to Indianapolis. They were wanted on a stolen car charge. The remaining pair were picked up near Braxll and were to be questioned in connection with a filling station robbery. O Food Czar Dispels Crop Outlook Gloom Farm Cooperatives Differ With Davis Washington, May 11. — (UP) — Foot! administrator Davis is out to dispel any gloom that may have been caused by yesterday's report on the crop outlook. The agriculture department said prospects aren't quite so good as they were earlier in the spring, due chl-fly to April drought* But Davis says earlier forecasts of crops »uch as wheat and rye were figured on the basis of an abovenormal yield. And since civilian supply is based on normal yield per acre, the reduced crop forecast won’t necessitate any change In previous estimates of civilian food supplies. The national council of farmer cooperatives take* a much differ«nt view of food prospect*. The council says a private survey of 1,800 members cooperatives Indi cates a coming food shortage of grave Importance. The statement say* farmers won t be able to meet their production goals because of labor and machinery shortages and what It calls “repressive" price policies of the government. On the wage control front, the war labor board wants economic boss Byrnes to relax the hold-the line freexe order of April 8 to permit raises where Inequality * and inequities exist. The board has reported to the senate that from September to April, prior to the hold thellnc order. Its wage decisions bad no perceptible effect on the cost of living. The report, made at the senates request, says hourly wage rates in manufacturing increased only one and nine-tenths cents between September and February—the last month of available figures And It adds that even this small figure overstates the case, because it Inelude* factors such as shifts to higher-paid Job* The board be lleves It has made great strides toward stabilising wages wHfiout affecting the price structure. I ■ 0 —— The list of women members of the Decatur Civilian War Services unit is printed on page 2

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Probe Shooting Os Soldier By Colonel Deposed Commander Being Questioned Selfridge Field. Mich.. .May 11— (UP)—Army officers are questioning Colonel William Colman, deposed commander of Selfridge field army air base, about the shooting of Private William Mcßae. Colonel William Wright, who succeeded Coleman as commander at Selfridge field, say* the former commander ha* been returned to the base from an army hospital at Battle Creek. Mich. Coleman was removed to the hospital for observation and treatment after he allegedly shot and wounded Me* reu. a negro. In addition to the army Inquiry, a congressional investigation Into alleged Irregularities at the field Is under way. And the justice department also kt looking into affairs at Selfridge field. FBI agents are investigating charge* that government officials accepted bribes to place certain soldiers at the air base permanently. They are sifting charges that the shooting of Mcßea was semehow connected with the alleged irregularities. Carroll Residence Bought By Acker The Edward Carroll residence, corner of Second and Adams streets, ha* been purchased at sheriff* sale by Floyd Acker for 15.800. it Is reported here. —< Heavy Rainfall In Decatur Last Night St. Mary's River Is Above Flood Stage Spasmodic sunshine today was interspersed with local showers as the ci(y and community attempted to “dry out." following last night s torrential-like rain. A heavy rain poured upon the community nearly all night, and today, Herman Meyer, oflkiaj precipitation observer said the 7 a. m. reading for the previous 24 hours amounted to 1.47 inches. The rainfall for the previous 24 hours was .95 inches, be said. The rains forced all of the county rivers and stream* out of banks, also. Inundating many field* and slowing up seasonal farm work At 7 a. m. today the St. Mary’s river was 14.71 feet. Mr Meyer reported. 3.75 feet above fleod stage L. A. Archbold, county agent, said that while damage to crop* likely occurred only In the lowland area*, the wet fields would result in a considerable slowing up in farm operation*. Sheriff Leo Gllllg was summoned this morning by residents of near Monmouth, when they sought the aid of bto otßce in rescuing a num ber of sheep, marooned by the high waters.

Expect House To Favor Trade Treaty Program Senator Lafollette Protests Stronqly Against Tax Skip Washington. May 11 — (UP) — The big Item In Washington today I* the debate on the bill to extend the government’s trade treaty program for three years. It’s the second day of debate in the house. And prabably the last day. Charges flew back and forth yesterday. with the Democrats accusing the Republicans of attempting to modify the present act, and of Isolationism. The Republicans hit right back by saying the Democrats were dodging the domestic economic Issues involved. Despite she conflict the house Is expected to pass the extension act. An Influential Democrat— Senator George, the chairman of the finance committee suddenly has decided to support the Rumi skip a-year tax plan when debate opens tomorrow In the senate. He voted against the Rumi plan In committee. Hut he’s going to lead the fight, all the same, for senate adoption of the Rumi plan. Senator LaFollette protested strongly today against the skipayear tax bill which has been approved by the senate finance com mittee. The Wisconsin Progressive warned that if the measure is enacted congress will be compelled this year to raise the tax rates of persons making annual salaries of from 11,500 to |25,000. However, there are Increasing Indications that the senate will pass the measure which Incorporates the basic principle* of the Rumi plan . MFollette pointed out that persons In the higher income brackets (Turn To Page t. Column 3) - - 1 O- - Allied Planes Head For Nazi Targels German Raid Over England Kills 16 (By United Presu) Two large formation* of Allied planes roared across the English channel today headed for Naxl targets. British observers said it was impossible to Judge their number because they were flying high almve the clouds However, they said fighter* and bomber* appeared to be out in large forces. Not long after the planes disappeared from view, correspondent* In Dover said they heard the sounds of big explosions — apparently from German long-range gun* on Cape Grin Ne*. Earlier today, 15 German planes raided an English east coast town, killing at least 16 peraon*. RAF Interceptor plant* shot down one Naxi plane and claimed damage to *everal other*. At least 11 girl members of the auxiliary territorial service are dead after enemy planes demolished the building in which they were housed Five bodlis were recovered from private residence*. A report from Ixrndon says 15 (Turn T® Page <, Column T) First Aid Class Here This Evening The second of a series of first aid classes will be held tonight al 7:10 o'clock at the Legion home, with Mr*. Clyde Butler In charge. Air raid wardens and auxiliary police are taking the course TCMPCRATURC RKADINQ DtMOCRAT THERMOMETCR g:00 a. m. «2 10:00 a- m. wv Noon — — 2:00 p. m. -- M 1:00 p. m» — *9 WEATHER Rain ending this afternoon; continued cool In *«trem* north portion, cooler in south and central portion* today; much cooler tonight; fresh

Allies Spring Death Trap On Axis Army Remnants; Nearlyloo,oooPrisoners

Eden Speaks At Closed Session Os Parliament Invasion Jitters Reported Evident In Nazi Capital (By United Press) British Foreign Minister Anthony Eden made an important statement on the war at a closed session es the house of commons today. The subject of his report was guarded carefully. Before the commons door* were closed. Eden said it would not be advisable to make the statement public al thin time. The closed meeting was brief. And when It was over there was no Indication as to what had transpired. Whatever It was. It appar enlly was of sufficient Importance to be guarded from the sensitive ear* reaching out from Berlin. For the Nasi capital has a bad case of Invasion Jitters these days. And it is carefully watching Allied quarter* for a hint as to where and when the European fortress will be hit. Report* in Swiss newspapers say the Axl* leaders expect the Allie* to strike anywhere on the European continent at any time. And they say German leaders armit Allied African victofle* have placed Italy in grave danger. Spanish and Swise reports tell of thousand* of Italian workmen pouring cement to strengthen defenses. And civilIlans are said to be fleeing Sicily by every means of ocean travel they can find. In the eastern Mediterranean, the Axl* Is showing sign* if Jitteen over report* that American* (Turn To Page ». Column 7) o Counter Claim Filed By Nussbaum Company A counter claim has been filed by the Nimsbaum Novelty company of Berne against the (’. L. Schuster company, which on July 29. 194.’ filed an account suit against the former firm In the counter claim, it is averred that the Schuster company installel a dust machine, for which they sought payment, but that the machine wa« wholly worth lea*. It aver* that the Berne firm was compelled to construct a new system at a cost of 31.500 and ask* damage* against the Schuster fltvn for >2.500. The firm of Gordon Edri* and Thompson of Bluffton. I* representing the Berne firm. O'" — Eastern Texas Is Victim Os Tornado Oklahoma Hard Hit By Flood Waters Wilgore, Tex.. May 11—(UP)—A tornado has hit Eastern Texas, demolishing acorea of home* and killing at leasit four persons. Three churches were shattered by the wind, and 30 oil derrick* were blown down. Tragedy came to the Tuttle family of the Little community of Lone Pine. Mr*. A B. Cuttie and her three-year-old *on Joe had company -a neighbor. Mr*. John Morri*. The wind blew down the house and all three were killed. Tul*a. Okta. May 11—(UP)— Six person* have drowned in flood water* which have inundated lowland communities in northeastern and southern Oklahoma Hundred* of other* ar* homelew* a* a result of the high water* Twewty-five highway* have been partiaHy submerged and traffic ia virtually at a standstill in the flooded area*. Thousand* of at re* I of newly-planted farm lands are I inundated

—- f Allied Victory To Open Mediterranean Tunisian Victory Cuts Supply Route Washington. May 11. — (UP) Secretary of Navy Knox say* the Alliwl victory In Tunisia will open the Mediterranean to United Nations shipping. Knox declined to say this morning how soos the Allie* will be able to use the Mediterranean a* a direct water route to our base* in the middle east. But he declared emphatically that nothing the German air force can do will lie able to prevent American and British vessel* from using that sea. The navy secretary said the Tunisian victory eventually will reduce by about 5,000 miles the distance Allied supply ships must travel to the Arabian gulf area. And he adder! that it will nearly double the tonnage that can be sent through to the middle east if our vessels have an air umbrella. Axis possession of airfields on Sicily and Crete, the navy chief pointed out. Increases the danger* of the Mediterranean route. But. in reply to question* concerning the possibility of Allied selxure of RicUy and Crete, Knox would only , »ay: “Now you're dealing In term* , that might suggest our future plans” Secretary Knox described a* pure . speculation a report that the American air force expei-t* to be able to bomb Japanese cities from China by this fall. And h.- disclaimed knowledge of Tokyo report* that a submarine ha* shelled Japan. o American-Born Japs Oppose Army Orders Suits Are Carried To Supreme Court Washington. May II — (UP) The Nitpreme court I* hearing final argument* In two suit* against the government which arose out of army orders to control and evacuate Japanese and Japanese-American* along the Pacific coast. Two American-born Japanese - Gordon Hirabaysshi and .Minoru Yastll have asked the court to review their conviction* on charge* of violating curfew restriction* Imposed by the army. Hlrabayashl also was convicted for failing to report to an evacuation center. Attorneys for the two men contend that the army orders were unconstitutional and dlscrlmina(Turn T® Png® 3. Cnbim* •» Reports Attempt To Assassinate Himmler New York. May 11— (UP)-Mos cow radio report* an attempt to asaaslnate gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler. The Moscow broadcast said the report came from Zagreb. Croatia, byway of laiusanne. It carried few detail*, except that two men fired on Himmler's car a few hour* after he arrived in Zagreb. The report added that Himmler escaped without Injury. ■ o Denies Rudolf Hess Wife Is In Britain Ixindon. May It —(UP)—Foreign Secretary Men says it'* not true that Rudolf Hess' wife is in Britain. Men's assertion was made in commons In response to a question by laborite William J. Thorne. Eden said Hess stIU was confined under The same condition* Imposed after hla senaational flight to Britain on May ID. IMI Replying to Thorne's question whether Heas Is still in a bungalow down In Surrey. Eden *aid: “! have not Mr. Thorne's detailed knowl- ' edge.”

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British First Army Smash Axis Defense Lines; Trapped Army Is Split Wide Open London, May 11 — (UP) — Radio Algiers says the Germans in the Zaghouan sector of Tunisia asked for an armistice shortly after the British entered Hammemet. eastward on the coast. A French communique says the German request was answered by a French demand for unconditional surrender and the delivery of weapon* and war material* intact. By United Pres* Th" Allie* have sprung their death trap on the remnant* of the battered Axl* army of Tunl*la. British troop* have set up the survivor* of a bitter defeat for annihilation or surrender by driving all the way across the base of Cape Bon peninsula. And. although there still I* fierce fighting in some sectors, organised enemy resistance appears definitely on Um wane. Smashing ahead southeast of Tunis. British find army unit* scored a complete break-through of Axis defense lines near Hamman Llf. Then. In a lightning thrust, the Allie* drove 25 mile* straight across the peninsula to reach the outskirts of Hammanet on the southern shore of th® peninsula. The drive split the trapped Axil army wide open a* the total "I German and Italian prisoners rap Idly approached the lou.ooo mark. Eighty-seven thousand prisoner* have been counted officially Official advice* say organised resistance rapidly is ceasing on Cape Bon. where the trapped enemy is being pounded by land, sea and air. However, an Allb-d spokesman says there Is especially fierce fighting on the British eighth army front dose to the entrances of the peninsula. There the second segment of the Axis force is being heavily attack'd from the south by the eighth army; from the west by French troop*; and from the north and rear by British first army tanks. The <M-st of the German troop* are In thi* action And their strong hill position* make* It likely that some time will be required to mop them up. There al*<> I* -ome scattered enemy resistance In the area southwest of Lake Bixerte on the northern front Small Naxi guerilla band*, despite the uncondltloMl surrender of their army to American force*, are hiding In cave* near Lake Achkel. dashing out at night and aometime* in daylight to raid nearby village*. Allied naval unit* have blockaded the peninsula and are Immbalding German position* Intermittently. Three small ships were sunk In the Gulf of Tunis and a number of prisoner* were taken, (Turn To Page 3, Column 7) O ■— ' - States Bund Ruled By Nazi Officials Rudolph Hess Ruled Bund In America Chicago. May 11. — (UP) —The German American bund was ruled by Rudolph Hees and other Naxi official* In Berlin. A witness give thi* testimony In the government's effort to denaturalise nine bundlst*. including Dr. otto Willumeif. former midwest fuehrer of the bund. The witness is Peter Glasibl. former leader of th" Chicago bund. He testifle* that Germans naturalised In th® United State* were ordered to forget their oath* of allegiance and work tor the Naai cans®. Glasibl said the order® came from Hees. Adolf Hitler's political lieutenant, aniil Hess fled u> Scotland. Gtsaibl la a brother of Frits Glaaibl. former bundist now reportedly a gestapo agent in Germany.